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Restore the Healthy Function and Beautiful Brilliance of Your Smile with Tooth-Colored Dental Fillings

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As their name suggests, dental fillings are fabricated to “fill in” the hole left by a cavity. In this manner, the decayed or damaged tooth is restored to its healthy, beautiful state. While silver fillings have been used to treat cavities, today, dentists use safer and life-like materials as dental fillings. At Bingham-Lester Dentistry in Bowie, Maryland, we use tooth-colored fillings from composite resin material made from biocompatible plastic and glass particles. Tooth Filling Procedure Once a cavity has formed, it must be treated since it will never get better. And the earlier, the better because delaying treatment may cost you the tooth … Continue reading

Gentle Dental Extractions Provide Immediate Pain Relief and Support a Healthy Smile

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Modern dentistry has progressed to the extent that dentists can rebuild part of the tooth or an entire tooth in a way that it mimics the looks, feel, and performance of your natural teeth. There is no “lab-made” tooth superior to the “real deal” despite technological advancement. That’s why every effort is made to preserve natural teeth. Consistent visits to Dr. Vickii R. Bingham-Lester in Bowie, Maryland, alongside routine at-home oral care, can go a long way in preventing tooth loss. Even so, tooth extraction is still necessary. Not all severely damaged or decayed teeth can be restored by crowns or saved by root … Continue reading

Dental Crown Treatment to Improve the Appearance and Health of Your Teeth

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Natural-Looking Dental Crown in Crofton MD Area

Your teeth may be the strongest part of your body, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t susceptible to damage. Accidents, tooth decay, and poor habits like tooth clenching may lead to tooth damage, impeding your oral health. Thankfully, you can always turn to Bingham-Lester Dentistry in Crofton, Maryland, to restore your failing teeth with natural-looking dental crowns. How a dental crown works Unlike a veneer, a dental crown covers your entire tooth to add resilience to it or improve its shape. Also known as tooth caps, dental crowns restore the functionality and appearance of decayed, cracked, or worn down teeth. But will I not lose … Continue reading

Dental Implants are the closest tooth replacement you will get to a natural tooth

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For sure, nothing can feel and act like your natural teeth. However, when gum disease and injuries lead to tooth decay, it’s good to know that dental implants are designed to mimic your natural teeth. Yes, dental implants from Bingham-Lester Dentistry in Crofton, Maryland, may not be exactly like your natural teeth, but they are the closest thing to your original teeth. Dental implants explained If you want a tooth replacement that closely resembles your natural teeth, you don’t expect it to be an overnight job. In fact, not even your natural tooth grows in one day! With this in mind, installing an implant … Continue reading

Complete your Smile, Prevent Bone Loss and Other Complications with Dental Implants

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Dental Implant Replacement in Crofton MD Area

When tooth loss occurs, it not only makes you feel self-conscious about your smile but also opens doors to a host of other problems. Lost teeth hinder your chewing ability, impede your speech, cause bone loss, and affect your facial appearance. Fortunately, you can consider several tooth replacement options to complete your smile. Dr. Vickii Bingham-Lester at Bingham-Lester Dentistry in Crofton, Maryland, recommends dental implants because they are far more superior to other options. What are dental implants? Strictly speaking, a dental implant doesn’t replace your tooth on its own. It works in tandem with other components to restore your tooth. The dental implant post is … Continue reading

After Care Tips to Successfully Recover from a Root Canal Treatment

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Root Canal After Care in Gambrills MD Area

If your tooth is infected or damaged, extraction isn’t the only way to go. At Bingham-Lester Dentistry, we offer root canal therapy to save your tooth comfortably and painlessly. After the root canal treatment, it’s essential to adhere to a diligent after-care routine to avoid infection-related pain and swelling. After saving your tooth with root canal therapy, Dr. Vickii Bingham-Lester takes you through post-root canal care to hasten your recovery. Effective tips for a speedy recovery after root canal treatment While the root canal treatment is painless in itself, you may experience tenderness and a little pain after the anesthesia wears off. However, the pain … Continue reading

Invisalign Orthodontic Treatment the Invisible Treatment with Visible Results

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Invisalign Orthodontic Treatment in Gambrills MD Area

If you have crowded or gapped teeth, you may want straighter teeth, but the thought of wearing traditional braces is holding you back. Luckily, you don’t have to undergo the hassle of cumbersome conventional braces. With Invisalign clear aligners from Bingham-Lester Dentistry, you can align your smile with comfort and subtlety. How does Invisalign treatment work? Want to align your teeth with Invisalign treatment? The treatment is fast and straightforward. It starts with a consultation with Dr. Vickii Bingham-Lester. If she establishes you are free from gum disease and cavities, the next step is to take computer-generated images of your mouth. Then, we use … Continue reading

Periodontal Treatment to Resolve Gum Disease Comfortably and Precisely

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Gum Disease Causes and Treatment in Gambrills Area

Postponing gum disease treatment is hazardous. It not only leads to pain, bad breath, and gum swelling but can cause gum deterioration and tooth loss. And that’s not all. Untreated gum disease can put you at risk of heart disease and sepsis! Serious stuff, uh! The good news is that Bingham-Lester Dentistry in Crofton, Maryland, can restore your oral health with effective periodontal treatment. What is gum disease? When plaque is left on your mouth, it hardens to tartar, attracting bacteria that cause gum disease. Gum disease inflames the gum tissue and destroys the bone supporting your teeth. The early stage of gum disease … Continue reading

Precise, gentle tooth extractions are nothing to fear

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Bingham-Lester Dentistry uses gentle techniques and sophisticated technologies to precisely, painlessly, predictably, efficiently, and safely perform a variety of procedures, including tooth extractions. So, extractions planned and administered by Dr. Bingham-Lester are nothing to fear! Furthermore, she works closely with patients in Crofton, Gambrills, and the Annapolis area to minimize the risk of irreparable damage. This type of damage results in the need for a tooth to be extracted, followed by prompt tooth replacement. However, there are some situations where extractions are necessary. In fact, removing impacted wisdom teeth is such a common procedure that it is almost considered to … Continue reading

Invest in the lasting health and beauty of your smile: Porcelain crowns for damaged teeth

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When teeth are damaged by decay or other trauma, a simple filling may not be sufficient to rebuild tooth structure. In these cases, full-coverage crowns may be the most appropriate way to support the long-term health and function of your teeth and the beauty of your smile. Crowns made from porcelain are, by their very nature, a great value and a terrific investment for our friends in Crofton, Gambrills, and the Greater Annapolis area. Porcelain crowns at Bingham-Lester Dentistry Dental porcelain has a better appearance and a lifelike way to replicate natural tooth enamel. This material is also very strong. … Continue reading

Bingham-Lester Dentistry

Dr. Vickii Bingham Lester is primarily interested in assisting patients in achieving an excellent lifestyle with healthy, functioning smiles. She graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and completed a general practice residency at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Bingham's commitment to providing the best dental care possible encouraged her to dive more into the science and practice of dental implantology.

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